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Soft Skills, Hard Money

Good news: it’s not. Problem-solving, teamwork, and strong written and verbal communication skills are hallmarks of a liberal-arts education. Fortunately, they’re also indicators of a great job candidate.

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, investor Mark Cuban predicted that automation and artificial intelligence will result in widespread job displacement.

He argued that one solution to this problem lies in interdisciplinary, critical thinking: “I personally think there’s going to be a greater demand in 10 years for liberal arts majors than there were for programming majors and maybe even engineering, because when the data is all being spit out for you…you need [different perspectives to analyze it].”

We’ve gathered a list of seven lucrative jobs that value a well-rounded education and an interdisciplinary skillset. Some are end-game jobs. A couple are accessible straight out of college. All have one thing in common: access for liberal arts majors.

Marketing Manager

Mean Salary Estimate: $140,660Liberal Arts Skill: Interpersonal communication
Marketing is all about promoting products or services, so it allows access to tons of different industries – from finance to tech to advertising and more. Marketing managers create engaging programs and content to attract new consumers and drive regular consumer loyalty. They monitor trends, assess competitors, and set team goals.

Economist

Mean Salary Estimate: $109,230Liberal Arts Skill: Research and analysis
Economists need to thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity matters. Although the role involves lots of modeling and data analysis, this is no soul-sucking, number-crunching job. Economists know how to apply theoretical ideas to real life problems in market design, pricing, advertising, prediction and forecasting, and program evaluation.

Postsecondary Education Administrator

Mean Salary Estimate: $102,610Liberal Arts Skill: Holistic approach to education
Administrational positions at colleges and universities will benefit from a broad understanding of different subject areas. Deans, for example, provide academic guidance to a wide range of students and coordinate widespread research opportunities, events, and resources.

Creative Director

Mean Salary Estimate: $101,990Liberal Arts Skill: Creative problem solving
This position proves that a job can be both creative and lucrative. Creative directors are responsible for distilling ideas into compelling visuals; they produce design concepts and presentation approaches for media such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. The position calls for energy and curiosity, and it spans multiple industries.

Broadcast News Analyst

Mean Salary Estimate: $89,240Liberal Arts Skill: Information Synthesis
News analysts gather news from various sources and fashion it into a compelling story. Responsibilities might include developing lead-ins for reporters, organizing discussions, and interviewing program guests. Broadcast News Analysts usually work in radio, television, or print publications.

Real Estate Broker

Mean Salary Estimate: $80,210Liberal Arts Skill: Multi-tasking
Real Estate Brokers are usually engaged in multiple projects at once. Juggling several different clients and properties makes for a fast-paced work environment where organizational and interpersonal skills are crucial. The biggest difference between brokers and agents is that brokers are licensed to manage their own businesses.

Technical Writer

Mean Salary Estimate: $73,350Liberal Arts Skill: Clear, effective writing
Good writing is hard to cultivate, but a liberal-arts education gives you plenty of room to practice. Technical writers specialize in materials like equipment manuals, appendices, and instructions. As a technical writer, you’ll get satisfaction from distilling complex information into clear and accessible writing.

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